Bible Dictionary

Beast

An animal, especially a wild or powerful one.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

47 of 516

Letter

B

Meaning

An animal, especially a wild or powerful one.

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:24-25
  • Leviticus 11:2-8
  • Psalm 50:10-11
  • Daniel 7:3-7
  • Mark 1:13
  • Acts 10:12-15
  • Revelation 13:1-8
  • Revelation 17:3

Also Called

beasts

Original Language

Hebrew

בְּהֵמָה

behemah

beast; animal

Greek

θηρίον

thērion

wild beast

Meaning

A beast is an animal, especially a wild or powerful one.

The word may refer to domestic or wild animals depending on the context.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, beast commonly refers to animals of the earth.

The term is also used in symbolic and prophetic passages to describe kingdoms, rulers, or other figures represented by beasts.


Key References

  • Genesis 1:24-25
  • Leviticus 11:2-8
  • Psalm 50:10-11
  • Daniel 7:3-7
  • Mark 1:13
  • Acts 10:12-15
  • Revelation 13:1-8
  • Revelation 17:3

  • Animal
  • Cattle
  • Creature
  • Dragon
  • Lion

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 1:24-25
  • Leviticus 11:2-8
  • Psalm 50:10-11
  • Daniel 7:3-7
  • Mark 1:13
  • Acts 10:12-15
  • Revelation 13:1-8
  • Revelation 17:3

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Study Topics

animals creation prophecy symbolism